Brenham, Texas vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 20.5% more expensive than Brenham, Texas.

You would need a salary of $138,590 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Brenham, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is more expensive than Brenham, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% more expensive in Bakersfield
than in Brenham, Texas
Brenham, TX vs. Bakersfield, CA
Compared to Brenham, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.5% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.6% higher
  Commute
  67.4% higher
  Health
  7.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% higher